1. What is McQuaig's main argument in "Tax Haven in the Snow"?
McQuaig’s main argument in “Tax Haven in the snow” (word and world, p. 139-144) is the fact that there is a growing gap between the rich and middle class in Canada. McQuaig also indicates Canadian politics seem to be doing nothing to mitigate this growing economic problem.
2. Do you find McQuaig's argument convincing? Why or why not?
As a middle class citizen in Canada, I do have a bias towards this article. With that being said, I do find McQuaig’s argument convincing. Not only is this a fact known in Canada, but it seems to be a growing trend all across the world. Wealthy business owners and use loopholes with-in the system to have their taxes remain low while the government does nothing about this. Numerous studies and statistics pertaining to this topic are more than numerous and knowing that these facts can be backed up with facts is somewhat scary because it indicates a complacent mentality among us Canadian citizens with the current power monopoly that the top 1% have in Canada over the rest of the population. …show more content…
According to Klein, what are some "good fences" and some "bad fences"?
According to Klein in “Don’t fence us in” (Word and world. P. 144-150) good fences are the ones seen in full view of the public; Exposing the people, and governments who put these fences up, give us a chance to protest. While Bad fences are the virtual and physical fences, that bar people to food, or use terrorism as an excuse to take away your
McQuaig’s main argument in “Tax Haven in the snow” (word and world, p. 139-144) is the fact that there is a growing gap between the rich and middle class in Canada. McQuaig also indicates Canadian politics seem to be doing nothing to mitigate this growing economic problem.
2. Do you find McQuaig's argument convincing? Why or why not?
As a middle class citizen in Canada, I do have a bias towards this article. With that being said, I do find McQuaig’s argument convincing. Not only is this a fact known in Canada, but it seems to be a growing trend all across the world. Wealthy business owners and use loopholes with-in the system to have their taxes remain low while the government does nothing about this. Numerous studies and statistics pertaining to this topic are more than numerous and knowing that these facts can be backed up with facts is somewhat scary because it indicates a complacent mentality among us Canadian citizens with the current power monopoly that the top 1% have in Canada over the rest of the population. …show more content…
According to Klein, what are some "good fences" and some "bad fences"?
According to Klein in “Don’t fence us in” (Word and world. P. 144-150) good fences are the ones seen in full view of the public; Exposing the people, and governments who put these fences up, give us a chance to protest. While Bad fences are the virtual and physical fences, that bar people to food, or use terrorism as an excuse to take away your